#567B73 color
The hex color #567B73 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 33.7% red, 48.2% green and 45.1% blue (86, 123, 115).
Its hue angle is 167°, with 18% saturation and 41% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 30% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 52% black.
The closest named color is Turquoise Tortoise (#457B74), a difference of 3.6 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.69:1).
#567B73 color codes
| HEX | #567B73 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(86, 123, 115) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(33.7%, 48.2%, 45.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(167, 18%, 41%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(167, 30%, 48%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 0%, 7%, 52%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(48.74, -14.89, 0.18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(48.74, 14.89, 179.3) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.014, 17.381, 18.833) | |
| Decimal | 5667699 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #567B73, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #567B73 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.69:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #567B73 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.69:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #567B73 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#787773Protanopia
no red cones#717274Deuteranopia
no green cones#4b7c78Tritanopia
no blue cones#747474Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #567b73; }
.text { color: #567b73; }
.border { border: 2px solid #567b73; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(86 123 115 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #567b73, #56707b); }
Similar colors
#457b74Turquoise Tortoise#5e7e7dStream Burble#657f7aUnderwater World#447777Tropical Rain#677f70Ecological#678779Aloe Vera#39766cGreen Sleeves#407577Ming
Closest common color name: Smoke.
Questions
- What color is #567B73?
- #567B73 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Turquoise Tortoise. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #567B73?
- The RGB value is 86, 123, 115: 86 red, 123 green and 115 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #567B73?
- The complementary color is #7B565E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #567B73?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.48:1 and white text 4.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.